2002 Mercury Villager Estate Premium
All photo credits
- Photo: 2001 Mercury Villager Sport, front 2.7.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Mercury Villager in Silver, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Villager, WAW by Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mercury Villager Sport, rear 2.7.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Mercury Villager in Silver, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Mercury Villager Estate Premium is a 170-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,340 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Villager measures 194.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,050 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,340 ($49,391 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,995 ($50,575 *) |
| Destination Charge | $655 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L VG33E SOHC V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHC V6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 91.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid rear axle with leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 225/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | 225/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.9 in |
| Width | 74.9 in |
| Height | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 135.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,050 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury VILLAGER.
35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury VILLAGER
Owner Complaints
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury VILLAGER (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 MERCURY VILLAGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.